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Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $160.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price | $167 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille costing on average $167 (€137).
A bus is $260 (€214) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille costing on average $317 (€260).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Flight takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 6h 12m versus 4h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 8h05 | 8:05 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:00, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 5h 48m.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 48m |
First bus 11:00 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
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